Production Operator - I

SNF is a specialty chemical group whose products, water-soluble polymers, contribute to treating, recycling, preserving water, saving energy, and reducing carbon footprint.

A pioneer in soft chemistry, SNF has long been present on all continents, employing 9,000 people, including more than 2,700+ in the USA.

Innovation and movement toward a cleaner, less carbon-intensive world accelerates SNF’s growth.

SUMMARY:This role supports plant operations under the Production Shift Leader, focusing on safely and efficiently operating equipment, handling materials, and maintaining smooth production processes in a chemical manufacturing environment.LOCATION: Lock Haven, PA

• Safely operate site equipment by following written and verbal instructions
• Immediately report all incidents, including accidents, spills, and near misses
• Maintain plant housekeeping standards (clean, organized, properly labeled areas)
• Accurately complete all required documentation (batch sheets, checklists, receiving paperwork)
• Monitor alarms and respond appropriately based on procedures
• Record and track operational data (temperatures, pressures, materials, processing times, test results)
• Collaborate with the Shift Leader to ensure proper shift coverage, including overtime as needed
• Actively contribute ideas for safety, process, and equipment improvements
• Follow all HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental) practices and proactively assess risks
• Maintain, use, and care for all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Participate in training and team initiatives to support continuous improvement
• Attend and complete all required training
• Your Personal Protective Equipment is the most important tool you have for protection in the chemical industry. Maintain and clean it properly
• Participation leads to ownership. Get involved as often as you can
• Operational Support Duties (with supervision):
• Sample process vessels and deliver samples to the laboratory
• Operating systems such as V-210 for aqueous batch preparation and transfer
• Perform filtration processes during product transfer to storage, trucks, or packaging
• Prepare and transfer dilutions in designated tanks